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Data Classification Policy

Establishes data classification levels and handling requirements for each classification tier.

Core Security Policies 6-8 pages Updated 2025-01-10 Annual review
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About This Document

Defines how data should be categorized based on sensitivity and the appropriate handling, storage, transmission, and disposal requirements for each level. Typically includes Public, Internal, Confidential, and Restricted tiers.

What's Included

  • Classification tier definitions
  • Data handling requirements per tier
  • Labeling requirements
  • Storage and transmission standards
  • Declassification procedures

Framework Compliance Mappings

This document helps satisfy the following compliance requirements:

SOC 2

SOC 2 Type II

CC6.1 C1.1 C1.2

ISO 27001

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

A.5.12 A.5.13

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

164.308(a)(4)

PCI DSS

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard 4.0.1

3.1 9.6

NIST

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

ID.AM-5 PR.DS-1

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation

Art. 5 Art. 32

Who Needs This Document?

  • All organizations handling sensitive data

Document Specifications

Format
docx, gdoc
Length
6-8 pages
Version
v2.0
Last Updated
2025-01-10
Review Cycle
Annual

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